East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 177 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A 25 km EcoTrail event in Bell Common, Epping on 3 October 2026, listed as part of the 2026 events calendar.
Chelmsford Brew Co hosts a one-off 10 km trail run and a relaxed hike on 03 Oct 2026, with a finishers drink, crisps and a medal.
A five mile off-road trail at Cawston Park on 04/10/2026 supporting Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue, with chip timing, on-site parking, and water stations.
Two multi-terrain community runs in Thompson offering 10 km and 5 km distances, medals and trophies, on-site facilities and proceeds supporting the local Millennium Green charity.
A chip timed five mile multi terrain race at Carlton Park with junior 1 km and 2 km fun runs plus age category and team prizes.
An element themed loop race at Thorpe Meadows offering lap-based distances from 5 km up to ultra, flexible start within a set window, and a collectible medal as part of the four-event Elements Series.
A coastal LDWA walk from Walberswick Village Hall on 4 October 2026 offering 18 or 26 miles, currently full with a waiting list.
Trail races near Toppesfield on 04 Oct 2026 offering about 10 miles or 6.2 miles with self navigation, UK Athletics rules, and limited parking.
A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners complete a 4.167 mile (6.7 km) loop each hour; failing to start a loop on the hour means elimination. Entries include solo, paired teams alternating loops, and an 8 hour day cap.
Trail running in Dunwich on 10 October 2026 with measured routes from 6.3 to 32.6 miles across beach, moorland, forest and grass.
Trail half marathon and 10K in Epping Forest on 10 October 2026, with chip timing, aid stations, eco friendly measures and limited parking.
Trail half marathon in the Chiltern Hills covering about 13 miles with grouped pacing, run leaders, a refreshment point, on site parking and a finisher medal.
A looped 20 mile trail race from inside the 18th Century Landguard Fort, crossing two nature reserves, two estuaries and the Port with three on course stations.
Trail races at Grafham Water offering marked 10k and half marathon routes around the reservoir with water stations, prizes and free digital race photos.
A single-lap 10K on 11 October 2026 around Burnham on Crouch, featuring sea wall coastal paths and countryside trails. The event is based at Dengie Hundred Sports Centre with free parking, facilities and post-run food and drink.
A circular 13.1 miles trail race at High Lodge in Thetford Forest featuring mixed hard packed and forest paths, a cupless water policy, and a 3.5 hour cut off.
Guided 16k trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, forest facts, running tips, parking charged £3 and an entry fee of £17.50.
A scenic approximately 15 km trail race in Tring on 11 October 2026, running through Ashridge Estate and the Ridgeway with marshals, water stations and post-race facilities.
Free community 5k trail run in The King's Forest, Bury Saint Edmunds with coffee, snacks and a nearby roaming sauna, organised by Run Vibes Events.
Timed, lapped run at Old Warden on 16 October 2026 with flexible start times, distances from one 3.28 mile lap to ultras and a seven hour limit.